A lonely widower meets a special someone who helps make Christmas wonderful once more.
The short film that has been described as “ready for TV if you fill it with enough commercials” and "a love letter to Hallmark films the only way Shannon DeVido knows how to show affection.” This was made with a ton of love and hard work and we’re proud to share it with you! So, avoid your families or holiday responsibilities for a few minutes and check out Cheer in a Chair™!
The CFA Indiewood Screenwriting Fund kicks off with a deep dive into log lines and the power of community. Program Director Yaroslav Altunin inspire writers to craft impactful stories, share diverse voices, and embrace collaboration to strengthen their screenwriting craft.
Sydney Ribot’s award-winning short, “Prayer is Whatever You Say on Your Knees”, blends humor and emotional weight to explore modern intimacy. She shares how intuition, bold risks, and a collaborative team shaped her vision—and why filmmaking is best learned by doing, not theory.
At NAB 2025, the League of Filmmakers spoke with Michael Cioni about Strada—a new platform that lets creators “be their own cloud,” offering indie filmmakers a simple, affordable way to store and share media.
At NAB 2025, CFA’s Haeleigh Royal sat down with FBRC.ai’s Todd Terrazas and Rachel Victor to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the filmmaking process.
